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Rafael Unveils LITENING 5 Pod for Precise Drone Interception at Farnborough 2026

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 day ago

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is presenting its LITENING 5 targeting pod at Farnborough 2026, highlighting its proven ability to detect, track, and intercept drones quickly and accurately. The system is widely used globally, including by the German Air Force, and supports various guided weapons to counter small aerial threats effectively.

01Rafael showcases LITENING 5 pod at Farnborough Airshow 2026 for drone interception.
02LITENING 5 supports automatic detection, tracking, and laser-guided weapon targeting.
03The pod is installed on 25+ aircraft types and used by 28 air forces worldwide.
04Germany approved purchase of 90 pods for Eurofighter Typhoon jets last year.
05The system enhances response speed and precision against small, fast, low-signature threats.
06LITENING 5 offers real-time data sharing and integrates with existing combat systems.

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